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  2. And Still I Rise - Wikipedia

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    And Still I Rise is Maya Angelou's third volume of poetry. She studied and began writing poetry at a young age. [1] After her rape at the age of eight, as recounted in her first autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), she dealt with her trauma by memorizing and reciting great works of literature, including poetry, which helped bring her out of her self-imposed muteness.

  3. Poetry of Maya Angelou - Wikipedia

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    Maya Angelou, reciting her poem, "On the Pulse of Morning", at the 1993 inauguration of President Bill Clinton. ... In Angelou's favorite poem, "Still I Rise", which ...

  4. List of Maya Angelou works - Wikipedia

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    The works of Maya Angelou encompass autobiography, plays, poetry, and teleplays.She also had an active directing, acting, and speaking career. She is best known for her books, including her series of seven autobiographies, starting with the critically acclaimed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969).

  5. Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise" poem remains an anthem for the oppressed's struggle against the powerful, especially Black women. Themes of dignity and strength are inspiring.

  6. These wise quotes from Maya Angelou will inspire you every day

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    Maya Angelou's brilliant writing has touched hearts and impacted readers around the world.. The late writer, activist, and poet had a penchant for capturing the most precious moments of human ...

  7. Maya Angelou - Wikipedia

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    Maya Angelou (/ ˈ æ n dʒ ə l oʊ / ⓘ AN-jə-loh; [1] [2] born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning ...

  8. 50 positive life quotes to inspire, and lift your spirit each day

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    Maya Angelou, "And Still I Rise" "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on." – Robert Frost "Life is a long lesson in humility."

  9. Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women - Wikipedia

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    Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women is a book of poems by Maya Angelou, published in 1995. [1] The poems in this short volume were published in Angelou's previous volumes of poetry. "Phenomenal Woman," "Still I Rise," and "Our Grandmothers" appeared in And Still I Rise (1978) and "Weekend Glory" appeared in Shaker, Why Don't You Sing ...